Te Puia|NZMACI introduces free WiFi

Connecting with
loved ones and sharing unique experiences is now even easier
for manuhiri (visitors) to Te Puia|New Zealand Māori Arts
and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), with the launch of a new,
free WiFi service on site in Te Whakarewarewa Valley in
Rotorua.

The free WiFi service is available across
the entire site, including the world-famous Pohutu Geyser
lookout, the Kiwi House and Ngāraratuatara Cooking
Pool.

Te Puia General Manager Sales and Marketing,
Kiri Atkinson-Crean, says establishing free WiFi has been a
key priority for the attraction, following the introduction
of the free smartphone app, STQRY, late last year which
provides visitors with extra multimedia experiences.

“In this new electronic age, being able to access WiFi
services is important for our manuhiri. It allows them to
connect with friends and whānau and instantly share their
experiences whilst they are here with us,” says Ms
Atkinson-Crean.

“The new WiFi service means
manuhiri can quickly and easily get online, either on a
laptop or handheld device, to check emails, use social media
or just to surf the internet. We know this sort of service
will further enhance the visitor experience at Te
Puia|NZMACI.

“We have embraced the WiFi trend to
allow our manuhiri to stay connected to their online world.
Most of our visitors are from overseas and would incur huge
data costs without it.”

Visitors to Te Puia|NZMACI
can simply log on to the service by searching for the free
WiFi in their connection settings and entering the provided
authentication code.

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